Category: Reflection for the day

By Olubunmi Adebayo *Chastening is the process of purifying a fellow with the intention of becoming better. It involves the process of punishing or reprimanding the individual for the sake of improvement.* *The Word of God says :* *Proverbs 3:[11] My son, despise not the chastening of the LORD; neither be weary of his correction.* […]

By Olubunmi Adebayo *Today we shall be concluding our discussion on what to do that will make our conviction strong and firm in the face of challenges and trials.* *4) As a rider to point 3 above, learn to Overcome the _Suggestion of Compromise_. Standing before you, and indeed before every man of conviction, is […]

By Olubunmi Adebayo *We shall today be looking at the question : “What can we do to help in strengthening our conviction in the journey of life?”* *Conviction is very critical in our life pursuits.* *Conviction basically means a firm, settled belief that drives action. It’s not just an opinion — it’s something you’re willing […]

By Olubunmi Adebayo *One of the most important variables in a man’s life is peace.* *No wonder the quote below is so important to man :* *John 14:27 : “Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, […]

Photo Credit: Getty Images *After the two legal teams had closed their arguments, Judge Williams announced a recess to consider her verdict.* *When the court reconvened, she looked tired. She had spent 30 minutes alone, wrestling with a decision that would affect not just Bob Marley, but the future of artistic freedom in Jamaica.* *Mr. […]

Photo Credit: Getty Images *The prosecutor, AG Morrison called several witnesses to testify about the dangerous effects of Bob’s music.* *Police Commissioner Frank Thompson testified : since Mr. Marley’s music became popular, we’ve seen increased protests and demonstrations. Young people are more defiant, more likely to challenge police authority. His concerts often result in crowds […]

Photo Credit: Getty Images *Bob Marley Was ARRESTED for His Songs.* *But what he did in Court SILENCED Everyone.* *The place was Kingston, Jamaica, and the date was February 23rd, 1979 – 9 a.m.* *Bob Marley sat in the defendant’s chair at the Supreme Court of Jamaica, facing charges that could have ended his career […]

By Olubunmi Adebayo *It is important we know that life is in stages : learning, earning, returning stages.* *Yes, life is in phases : today you are born, tomorrow you grow up into childhood, the next day into adulthood and on and on.* *Life can also be in seasons : just like the seasons of […]

By Olubunmi Adebayo *It was as if he had been forgotten in life.* *It was as if he had been left behind.* *It was as if the prophecy would not come to pass.* *And it was as if the enemy would triumph for ever:* *He was hated by the same people who should have loved […]

By Olubunmi Adebayo *Today, we shall conclude on yesterday’s Reflection on building either on the rock or on sand foundations.* *If you may ask, why is the foundation built on sandy soil unreliable and undependable?* *This is because :* *In the journey of life, rain certainly will fall.* *Storms will come.* *Erosion will take place.* […]